The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Merrill Kelly to a minor league contract. This is his second year with the team. As of July 1, Merrill Kelly is 3-3 with a 3.67 ERA. The hurler is expected to be dealt before the deadline. Last season, Kelly posted a 4.44 ERA in 27 innings. His expected slugging percentage and barrel percentage were both career lows. Kelly has delved deeper into his pitching arsenal this season. In 2021, Kelly threw less fastballs and relied more on his changeup and cutter.